Good place to learn. Some of the top people in the industry work at Linear. People are treated fairly, and the upper management does things that make sense. In 2008 we had a minor layoff, a 10% pay cut and furlough days, which was much better than the big layoffs (about 25-33%) our competitors had. Excellent profit sharing and very good benefits. Ever 5 years employees get a sabbatical, which is fantastic! Several design centers across USA, and a few internationals ones.

Cons

You will work much harder than most other places. Transferring between product lines is discouraged, but not impossible. Equipment budgets are tight.

Full Profit Sharing once you achieve 2 years tenure. Respected product portfolio. Short lead times. Solid stock performance.

Cons

Arrogance of senior management. Pricing is consistently higher than competitors who are equally good at what they do.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Undeniably profitable with no long-term vision on revenue growth. Amortize mature products and take less margin instead of constantly putting yourselves in a confrontational situation with customers who have more choices today than ever.

Compensation is among the highest in the industry. You can become very wealthy working for Linear if you have a hide thick enough to handle the abusive treatment.

Cons

Confrontational, threatening atmosphere. Management uses threats to control and "motivate" employees. Rarely any positive feedback. Seniority is sneeringly referred to as "longevity".If you are a decent Analog Designer then get in, make your money and get out as fast as possible.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

These people are so arrogant that no advice given would be heeded under any circumstances. Like the dog who barked each morning at sunrise, they remain convinced the the sun rises because of their barking. After all, the sun is coming up isn't it? You can't argue with theirsuccess.

Products are high performance, robust and reliable. Engineers have the right attitude to make things right at the very first try. LTC has interesting innovation in IC development.

Cons

LTC is a conservative company. Upper and senior managements don't usually take risk and implement big changes. If they find a way that works, they stick with that way until something catastrophic happens.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

I can't think of anything to say now. Consider the current economic condition, the company is in a relatively good position and make good profits when the economy becomes better.

Design is focus on making sure their part is near perfect when release.Get to work with some of the best designers around.Able to pick the brains for ideas & help.

Cons

Non – engineering personnel is not highly regarded compared to engineers.Not many people can utilize the tuition reimbursement.Rapid career advancement is unlikely – hierarchy is flat.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Management needs to loosen some of the purse-strings – Linear is not willing spend the money thatcan better the company in R&D and the employees.Establish a better development program for personnel when becoming managers.